HUGE NEWS: Indiana Football TRENDING UP for CJ Baxter, Texas Transfer Portal Running Back
HUGE NEWS: Indiana Football TRENDING UP for CJ Baxter, Texas Transfer Portal Running Back  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Sun Jan 11 2026
Description: Indiana Hoosiers football aims to land Texas running back transfer CJ Baxter, potentially reshaping the team’s offensive attack. Could Baxter become the starting back and elevate Indiana’s run game to new heights? Jacob Goins weighs the Hoosiers’ chances against contenders like Colorado and Kentucky, assessing Baxter’s injury comeback, dual-threat potential, and the competitive running back room featuring Turbo Richard and Khobie Martin.Recruiting momentum intensifies as Indiana secures three top 2027 high school commits—Ja'Hyde Brown, Garyon Hobbs, and Monsanna Torbert—beating out top programs like Alabama, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Jacob Goins highlights Curt Cignetti’s talent evaluation skills, explores the evolving running back rotation, and explains why Hoosier fans should trust the staff’s recruiting vision rather than star rankings. Can Indiana’s aggressive portal and prep recruiting charge push them to Big Ten football relevance? Don’t miss this breakdown of the Hoosiers’ bright future. 0:00 – Indiana Hosts CJ Baxter6:09 – High School Recruiting Surge13:15 – Trusting Coaching Evaluations Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On HoosiersSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.